Drug Abuse Therapists in 91103
You’ve always considered yourself someone who works well under pressure. Stress was never an obstacle – in fact, it motivated you to be better. You were unstoppable and could handle any challenge that came your way. But lately, something has changed. Now, you find yourself unable to shrug off concerns like you have in the past. You lay in bed at night, restless, mind racing. You’re tired and unfocused at work, making mistakes you’ve never made before. You’ve long sacrificed your personal relationships in favor of professional advancement. But now you’re wondering what any of that was for. You know something has to change, but how?
You’ve always considered yourself someone who works well under pressure. Stress was never an obstacle – in fact, it motivated you to be better. You were unstoppable and could handle any challenge that came your way. But lately, something has changed. Now, you find yourself unable to shrug off concerns like you have in the past. You lay in bed at night, restless, mind racing. You’re tired and unfocused at work, making mistakes you’ve never made before. You’ve long sacrificed your personal relationships in favor of professional advancement. But now you’re wondering what any of that was for. You know something has to change, but how?
Paul J Chang
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, MDiv, AMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Pasadena, CA 91103
My purpose is to walk alongside you as you seek hope, healing, and personal growth, offering guidance and gentle care as you discover your own strength. I believe your experiences are layered and complex, and I will approach each layer with compassion, curiosity, and deep respect for your individual story. For me, it’s a privilege to share in your process—whether it’s through your struggles, your victories, or the quiet in-between moments.
My purpose is to walk alongside you as you seek hope, healing, and personal growth, offering guidance and gentle care as you discover your own strength. I believe your experiences are layered and complex, and I will approach each layer with compassion, curiosity, and deep respect for your individual story. For me, it’s a privilege to share in your process—whether it’s through your struggles, your victories, or the quiet in-between moments.
Jackie Benavente
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91103 (Online Only)
With over 20 years of experience in the mental health field, I believe that change is facilitated by nurturing both your mental and physical health. As your therapist I teach you how to better understand, and improve your thoughts, behaviors, and emotions, while also stressing the importance of mind to body connection through movement. I assist clients navigating the following symptoms: anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, substance use addiction, low self-esteem, relationship challenges, and ADHD.
With over 20 years of experience in the mental health field, I believe that change is facilitated by nurturing both your mental and physical health. As your therapist I teach you how to better understand, and improve your thoughts, behaviors, and emotions, while also stressing the importance of mind to body connection through movement. I assist clients navigating the following symptoms: anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, substance use addiction, low self-esteem, relationship challenges, and ADHD.
If you're not sure whether you or your family member needs treatment for drugs or alcohol, but you need some direction, please call me. I can assess your needs and at least point you in the right direction. If you're looking for treatment in the Pasadena area, please consider us as an option for support. At Elevate we offer daily meditation, mindful walks every morning, customized workouts, breathwork, sound bath, and a robust addiction support program. We work with you on understanding your mental health, addiction and medical needs.
If you're not sure whether you or your family member needs treatment for drugs or alcohol, but you need some direction, please call me. I can assess your needs and at least point you in the right direction. If you're looking for treatment in the Pasadena area, please consider us as an option for support. At Elevate we offer daily meditation, mindful walks every morning, customized workouts, breathwork, sound bath, and a robust addiction support program. We work with you on understanding your mental health, addiction and medical needs.
I offer a free 15 minute consultation. Please feel free to contact me
I offer a free 15 minute consultation. Please feel free to contact me
I approach therapy from a trauma-informed, client-centered lens focused on empathy and compassion to support the creation of long-term, effective changes. I strive to equip my clients with the hope that it is normal to feel any and every kind of emotion but also give them tools to cope effectively and learn from those emotions. My goal is to provide a trusting environment to uncover those human emotions, find what works or does not work, and collaborate to reach new and healthier goals for life.
I approach therapy from a trauma-informed, client-centered lens focused on empathy and compassion to support the creation of long-term, effective changes. I strive to equip my clients with the hope that it is normal to feel any and every kind of emotion but also give them tools to cope effectively and learn from those emotions. My goal is to provide a trusting environment to uncover those human emotions, find what works or does not work, and collaborate to reach new and healthier goals for life.
Richard A Schofield
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91103 (Online Only)
People seek psychotherapy for a variety of reasons.I have been in private practice for over 25 years. I specialize in addiction but also provide individual therapy for a variety of personal issues. I also provide relationship counseling for married couples and couples who are thinking about getting married or just struggling in their relationship. I also have experience working with Gay and Lesbian couples and individuals. My psychological orientation is eclectic and I like to work with clients who are interested in depth psychology and want to develop insight.
People seek psychotherapy for a variety of reasons.I have been in private practice for over 25 years. I specialize in addiction but also provide individual therapy for a variety of personal issues. I also provide relationship counseling for married couples and couples who are thinking about getting married or just struggling in their relationship. I also have experience working with Gay and Lesbian couples and individuals. My psychological orientation is eclectic and I like to work with clients who are interested in depth psychology and want to develop insight.
S C (Stacy-Colleen) Nameth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, EMDR, SEP, RYT
Verified Verified
17 Endorsed
Pasadena, CA 91103
If you've become lost amongst obstacles on your journey, I'd like to help guide you to more happiness by offering suggestions, uncovering unwanted patterns, and leading you from the past to the present in order to heal and evolve, enhancing your happiness. Through changes in perceptions/attitudes and being willing to see situations with a new pair of glasses, you can reach your goals and evolve. My clients report that they enjoy my down-to-earth attitude and humor and my use of Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, TRM, meditation and yoga to treat mind-body symptoms. I work best with clients who are motivated to gain self-awareness and see patterns that are no longer serving them. I give homework between sessions in order to keep the continuity of healing working consistently. I feel very blessed to be working in a field that serves people who are finding their best selves and evolving into the people they want to be.
If you've become lost amongst obstacles on your journey, I'd like to help guide you to more happiness by offering suggestions, uncovering unwanted patterns, and leading you from the past to the present in order to heal and evolve, enhancing your happiness. Through changes in perceptions/attitudes and being willing to see situations with a new pair of glasses, you can reach your goals and evolve. My clients report that they enjoy my down-to-earth attitude and humor and my use of Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, TRM, meditation and yoga to treat mind-body symptoms. I work best with clients who are motivated to gain self-awareness and see patterns that are no longer serving them. I give homework between sessions in order to keep the continuity of healing working consistently. I feel very blessed to be working in a field that serves people who are finding their best selves and evolving into the people they want to be.
Jane Cunha
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, ATR, LMHC
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91103
I believe that the first step toward a more healthy life begins with the decision to facilitate change. That decision is wise and brave, but it can also bring up feelings of fear or sadness. I can assist you as you move through these emotions into a period of positive transition. In the process, obstacles in your life can be transformed into stepping stones toward greater self awareness and joy.
I believe that the first step toward a more healthy life begins with the decision to facilitate change. That decision is wise and brave, but it can also bring up feelings of fear or sadness. I can assist you as you move through these emotions into a period of positive transition. In the process, obstacles in your life can be transformed into stepping stones toward greater self awareness and joy.
I work with individuals, couples, and families including children, adolescents, and adults. I use various approaches, including psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral therapies. My goal is to provide a supportive and comfortable environment tailored my clients' individual needs to help them reach the personal growth they are looking for.
I work with individuals, couples, and families including children, adolescents, and adults. I use various approaches, including psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral therapies. My goal is to provide a supportive and comfortable environment tailored my clients' individual needs to help them reach the personal growth they are looking for.
Everyone does the best they can with what they possess. However, life poses substantial struggles that can lead to a state where change is necessary. It is usually a difficult thing to seek assistance, however, it is an act of courage and humility rather than that of weakness. Seeking to find solace, relief, and understanding is human. Overcoming the barriers that block us from connecting to others is the first step in change. I look forward to being present and participating in your journey of understanding, of change, of acceptance, of integration; of reclamation of self.
Everyone does the best they can with what they possess. However, life poses substantial struggles that can lead to a state where change is necessary. It is usually a difficult thing to seek assistance, however, it is an act of courage and humility rather than that of weakness. Seeking to find solace, relief, and understanding is human. Overcoming the barriers that block us from connecting to others is the first step in change. I look forward to being present and participating in your journey of understanding, of change, of acceptance, of integration; of reclamation of self.
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I believe only the brave can take you as far as they have gone. Are you ready to do what it takes to cultivate a relationship with yourself? My clinical approach is deeply rooted in humanistic therapy. The foundation of my therapeutic relationships are established on acceptance, respect and trust. I facilitate therapy that is focused on helping people discover who they are by looking inward and figuring out what they truly desire. Furthermore, I assist individuals and couples mitigate feelings of distress by developing skills to replace maladaptive coping strategies.
I believe only the brave can take you as far as they have gone. Are you ready to do what it takes to cultivate a relationship with yourself? My clinical approach is deeply rooted in humanistic therapy. The foundation of my therapeutic relationships are established on acceptance, respect and trust. I facilitate therapy that is focused on helping people discover who they are by looking inward and figuring out what they truly desire. Furthermore, I assist individuals and couples mitigate feelings of distress by developing skills to replace maladaptive coping strategies.
Sarah Appleton is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist & Professional Clinical Counselor in California with more than 15 years of experience. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from California State University Bakersfield, a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from California State University Bakersfield, and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University Fresno. Sarah believes that a therapeutic relationship can offer a supportive and encouraging environment to explore current struggles, understand how one’s history impacts the present.
Sarah Appleton is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist & Professional Clinical Counselor in California with more than 15 years of experience. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from California State University Bakersfield, a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from California State University Bakersfield, and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University Fresno. Sarah believes that a therapeutic relationship can offer a supportive and encouraging environment to explore current struggles, understand how one’s history impacts the present.
Erik Selekman
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91103
The key to emotional and psychological wellness lies in the balance of action and acceptance. The role of the therapist is to provide the client with enough unconditional support and practical strategies to attain this balance and achieve their goals. Because each client is different, I employ an integrated approach. I draw from person centered therapy, attachment/psychodynamic theory, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness.
The key to emotional and psychological wellness lies in the balance of action and acceptance. The role of the therapist is to provide the client with enough unconditional support and practical strategies to attain this balance and achieve their goals. Because each client is different, I employ an integrated approach. I draw from person centered therapy, attachment/psychodynamic theory, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness.
I specialize in Mindfulness-Based Psychotherapy. This process, whether used alone, or supplemented by my other specialties (including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Imago Couples Therapy), helps us to cultivate a new relationship to situations in daily life. My motto is, "If you can't change the situation, change your relationship TO the situation." My treatment style is client-centered and solution-focused.
I specialize in Mindfulness-Based Psychotherapy. This process, whether used alone, or supplemented by my other specialties (including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Imago Couples Therapy), helps us to cultivate a new relationship to situations in daily life. My motto is, "If you can't change the situation, change your relationship TO the situation." My treatment style is client-centered and solution-focused.
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Drug Abuse Therapists
How do substance and drug recovery or rehabilitation programs work?
In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other clients in recovery; in outpatient programs, individuals reside at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff often also includes people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other methods.
How do 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?
Members of 12-step programs help each other reach abstinence and work to maintain it. These programs promote complete change in the individual’s emotional, mental, physical, and even spiritual perspectives. Some programs require that new members attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Many people do attend these programs in conjunction with their work in psychotherapy; the combination of therapy along with 12-step can be extremely effective.
How does harm reduction combined with psychotherapy work?
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, harm reduction prevents death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse. People who choose harm reduction for substance use reduce the amount of drugs they consume. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.
Are there specific medications for substance and drug use?
There are medications approved to treat substance use disorder—such as buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, and acamprosate. These medications do help people cope with substance use as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone can help reduce cravings, methadone is an opioid medication used to treat severe pain, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.